Ratio of housing loan applications to approvals rose in 2016
PETALING JAYA (April 18): The number of loan applications for residential property purchases totalled 168,154.
Napic: Malaysian property market weakens further, overhang up 44%
KAJANG (April 18): The overall property market slowdown had worsened in 2016 with a decline in transaction volume by 11.
e-Lelong System launch postponed
PETALING JAYA (March 29): The launch of the online property auction platform e-Lelong for court auctions which was initially scheduled for today, has been postponed.
Construction players urged to take part in India rail projects
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is urging Malaysian construction stakeholders to take advantage of the rapid redevelopment and economic expansion in India, especially infrastructure projects involving rail land and stations.
Dear homeowners, please take care of your property
PETALING JAYA (March 17): You think the property you’re residing in is safe? Are you sure? According to Anthony Lee Tee, Architect Centre accredited building inspector and trainer, homeowners should equip themselves with more information and knowledge to ensure the safety of their own homes.
Tight lending environment could continue until 2019
SETIA ALAM (March 4): Banks are not expected to loosen their lending policy in the next three years although the country's loan approval rate in 2016 was at a historical low, said Smart Financing CEO Gary Chua.
Strata properties offer good returns, says Exastrata Solutions
SETIA ALAM (March 4): Stratified property is a good option for investment but investors should do their homework and be a responsible owner if they want to ensure investment returns, said Exastrata Solutions Sdn Bhd chief real estate consultant Adzman Shah Mohd Ariffin.
Target the consumers, not the digital start-ups, real estate agents told
SETIA ALAM (March 4): Property agents should not worry too much about being ousted by property portals and should work with them instead to leverage these portals’ traffic, said Celcom Planet Sdn Bhd (11street.
Kimlun's 4Q net profit up 13%, plans 6.5 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Higher profit contribution from the manufacturing, construction and trading divisions lifted Kimlun Corp Bhd’s net profit by 13% to RM24.
Northern region will see 5% growth in transactions this year, says Raine & Horne
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Kedah, Perlis and Penang will see a 5% growth in transactions for residential properties despite the overall property market slowdown, according to Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners Sdn Bhd.
